2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 669 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ | Durango |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
